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By Matthew Kent matthew@youarecurrent.com

Motorists should prepare for alternate routes as work on the Pleasant Street road improvement project in Noblesville has resulted in road closures.

ROADWORK

City officials announced that the road closures, which started in April and will continue this month, will be followed by the closure of Eighth Street and Pleasant Street after Memorial Day. Officials say the detour route is designed to remain consistent throughout all road closures during this year’s construction season.

Temporary signals will be added on Hannibal Street at the intersection of 8th and 10th streets. American Structurepoint, which is working on the project with the city, said it anticipates traffic will settle into regular patterns over a period of about two weeks and noted that the project team will monitor the detour route.

Adjustments may be made during or after the two-week period if needed, officials said.

The $115 million road improvement project in Noblesville is expected to improve traffic flow and ease congestion when completed, according to the city. The entire project is expected to be finished by the fall of 2025.

For more, visit www.reimaginepleasantst.com/.

Officer receives award

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A Noblesville Police Department officer is among 23 law enforcement officials who were recently recognized by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute for their efforts in reducing impaired driving and making Indiana roads safer.

Law Enforcement

Andrew Reiss, who is part of the state’s Drug Recognition Expert program, was recognized by the ICJI with its longevity award for 25 years of service during the Indiana Traffic Safety Conference. DREs receive specialized training to recognize impairment in drivers under the influence of drugs and are often called upon by law enforcement to assist with traffic stops because of their training, according to the ICJI.

Reiss, who is a school resource officer with Noblesville Schools, is a lieutenant with the NPD. He has been in law enforcement for more than 25 years.

“It is an honor to acknowledge the crucial role that these officers play in ensuring the safety of our roads and communities,” said Devon McDonald, executive director of ICJI. “Their top priority is to prevent drug-impaired drivers from endangering lives on the road.”

Jim Bryan, traffic safety director at the ICJI, said being a drug recognition expert is more than just a job, describing it as a calling.

“These experts are frequently faced with challenging situations where drivers may be under the influence of one or more illegal substances,” Bryan said. “The diligent work of each DRE to conduct thorough evaluations is essential to ensuring safety on the roads.”

Marshall Depew, Indiana DRE program coordinator, said the officers involved in the DRE program do not seek recognition for their efforts.

“Their goal is to equip themselves and their colleagues with the necessary skills to keep all road users safe from harm,” Depew said.